In Gate & Out Gate Officer

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for an In Gate & Out Gate Officer at its Mtwara plant in Tanzania. The role supports the implementation of the company's logistics policies and processes by helping plan and coordinate the movement of cement products and materials between the plant and approved areas.

Key responsibilities

• Dispatch all trucks through SAP before allowing them out of the plant.
• Verify all drivers on the biometric system before dispatch.
• Receive and maintain details of dispatched trucks in a register.
• Ensure registered ATCs are sent to the weighbridge in a timely manner.
• Maintain a log of incoming and outgoing trucks, including product quantity, arrival/departure times and driver names.
• Make sure all plant logistics activities comply with DIL's Health, Safety and Environment standards.
• Coordinate efficient, timely loading of customer trucks on a FIFO basis.
• Develop and submit reports on logistics activities and give recommendations where needed.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Head Transport.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, transport and logistics or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in logistics management.
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislation in the cement manufacturing industry.
• Sound knowledge of DIL's products and services.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of inventory management terminology and methods.
• Basic knowledge of system-based inventory management systems.
• Basic knowledge of tools such as MS Excel and project management applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good oral and written communication.